2021
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.707887
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Narcissistic Traits and Executive Functions

Abstract: Several personality disorders have been associated with cognitive impairment, including executive functions like working memory. Yet, it is unclear whether subclinical expression in non-clinical persons is associated with cognitive functioning. Recent studies indicate that non-clinical subjects might, in fact, perform better with increasing moderate to mild expressions of narcissistic features. We tested working memory performance in a cohort of n=70 psychiatrically and neurologically healthy subjects using We… Show more

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“…Likewise, in another study, while grandiose narcissism significantly and negatively predicted verbal intelligence scores, excessive overconfidence in mental abilities still remained present (Littrell, Fugelsang & Risko, 2020). Executive functions also appear to be deficient in narcissistic individuals (Nenadić, 2021). From a brain science standpoint, since early adverse events are implicated in the pathogenesis of narcissism, it is very likely that these experiences lead to adverse cognitive consequences.…”
Section: Narcissistic Traits and Cognitive Functioningmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Likewise, in another study, while grandiose narcissism significantly and negatively predicted verbal intelligence scores, excessive overconfidence in mental abilities still remained present (Littrell, Fugelsang & Risko, 2020). Executive functions also appear to be deficient in narcissistic individuals (Nenadić, 2021). From a brain science standpoint, since early adverse events are implicated in the pathogenesis of narcissism, it is very likely that these experiences lead to adverse cognitive consequences.…”
Section: Narcissistic Traits and Cognitive Functioningmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…On top of the three core executive functions, the brain builds higher-order executive functions, such as logical reasoning, problem solving, and task planning, with the three subcomponents being both independent and interrelated (7). Executive functions are essential skills for adolescents' healthy physical and mental development, success in school and life, and cognitive, social, and psychological development (8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19). On the contrary, when children and adolescents have executive function deficits, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and aggressive behaviors, it can cause heavy psychological and physical stress on the family (20, 21).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%